Crumbleys

Judge Rejects Majority of Jennifer Crumbley’s Appeal in Oxford High School Shooting Case, New Trial Consideration Pending

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Pontiac, Mich.— An Oakland County judge has largely dismissed Jennifer Crumbley’s bid for acquittal or retrial concerning her conviction related to the tragic incident at Oxford High School. Crumbley, along with her husband James, was previously found guilty of four counts of involuntary manslaughter linked to their son’s actions during the shooting at the school. Crumbley’s new legal counsel, Michael Dezsi, recently moved to overturn her sentencing, but Judge Cheryl Matthews ruled against most aspects of this request on Thursday. However, Matthews has postponed a decision on whether to grant a new trial, focusing on … Read more

Testimony from Gun’s Previous Owner Allowed in James Crumbley’s Trial: Storing Firearm Key Issue

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PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — In the upcoming trial of James Crumbley, who is facing four counts of involuntary manslaughter for his son’s mass shooting at Oxford High School, Judge Cheryl Matthews has ruled to allow testimony from the original owner of the handgun used in the shooting. The handgun was bought by James Crumbley just four days before the incident occurred. At a hearing in Oakland County Circuit Court, Matthews agreed with the prosecution’s argument that the testimony of the former owner, Kyle Keaser, could be relevant in James Crumbley’s trial. Assistant prosecutor Marc Keast … Read more

Examining the Fallout: Legal Precedent and Parental Responsibility in Wake of Jennifer Crumbley’s Guilty Verdict for Michigan School Shooting

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SPRINGFIELD, MA – The recent guilty verdict in the Jennifer Crumbley case, tied to a deadly shooting at a Michigan school, has sparked a discussion on parental responsibility and the potential legal precedent it sets. Crumbley, now facing several years behind bars, was found guilty on four counts of involuntary manslaughter, each representing a life lost in the 2021 shooting carried out by her then 15-year-old son, Ethan. During the trial, prosecutors focused on three key points: Crumbley’s alleged disregard for her son’s mental health, how he gained access to the gun, and her alleged … Read more